Union Minister launches clean cooking fuel scheme for BPL women in West Bengal
Aug 15, 2016, at 02:03 am
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday here launched the Pradhan Mantri UjjwalaYojana (PMUY), which is a scheme to provide clean cooking fuel to the women belonging to the ‘Below Poverty Line’ (BPL) households across the country.
Kolkata under security blanket for Independence Day
Aug 15, 2016, at 12:26 am
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police have beefed up security in the entire city for the 70th Independence Day celebration on Monday.
India says no to Kashmir dialogue, will only discuss relevant issues with Pakistan
Aug 14, 2016, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Rejecting Pakistan's 'purported communication' regarding Jammu and Kashmir from their external ministry, Indian MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that the country is open to dialogues with the neighbouring nation pertaining to relevant issues.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi condoles Pramukh Swami Maharaj's demise
Aug 14, 2016, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday condoled the death of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, former President of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital following 11-day treatment
Aug 14, 2016, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi was discharged from hospital after 11 days on Sunday morning, media reports said.
Pranab Mukherjee greets people of Liechtenstein on National Day eve
Aug 14, 2016, at 10:06 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Prince and people of Liechtenstein on the eve of their National Day.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes Republic of Korea on the eve of their National Day
Aug 14, 2016, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea on the eve of their National Day .
President Pranab Mukherjee condoles passing away of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Aug 14, 2016, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condoled the passing away of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, spiritual guru and head of Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Sansthan of Swaminarayan sect.
Independence Day police medals announced
Aug 14, 2016, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): About 948 personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day this year.
Independence Day Fire Service and Home Guard, Civil Defence Medals announced
Aug 14, 2016, at 08:03 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Sixty seven personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day this year.
Avoid plastic made National Flag, display paper flags, dispose with dignity: MHA Advisory
Aug 14, 2016, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Ahead of the Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an Advisory to the Chief Secretaries / Administrators of all State Governments / UT Administrations, Secretaries of all Ministries / Departments of Government of India to ensure strict compliance of the provisions contained in the 'Flag Code of India. 2002' and 'The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971'.
Pakistan will dedicate its I-Day celebration to Kashmir's freedom: Abdul Basit
Aug 14, 2016, at 06:44 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): In the latest provocation to India, Pakistan High Commissioner to Delhi Abdul Basit on Sunday said that his country will dedicate its Independence Day celebration to 'Kashmir's freedom'.
They are India's pride: Modi speaks about Rio participants after Sachin's request
Aug 14, 2016, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak something about the Indian athletes, who are participating at the ongoing Rio Olympics, in his speech on 70th Independence Day to boost up their spirits.
4 die after getting trapped inside a Hyderabad manhole, case against sub-contractor
Aug 14, 2016, at 04:33 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (IBNS): In a severe instance of negligence, four people were killed after getting trapped in a manhole in Hyderabad's Madhapur area on Saturday.
Pakistan violates ceasefire again, resorts to unprovoked firing in J&K
Aug 14, 2016, at 03:45 pm
Jammu, Aug 14 (IBNS): Pakistani forces has once again resorted to violate the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) with unprovoked firing on Indian posts in the Poonch district of Jammu region early on Sunday morning.
Willing to discuss only relevant issue with Pakistan: India
Aug 14, 2016, at 05:47 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Responding to Pakistan's invitation for talks on the ongoing Kashmir issue, India on Saturday said it will only discuss contemporary and relevant issues with the neighbouring nation.
J&K: Poonch explosion injured 12
Aug 14, 2016, at 04:53 am
Poonch, Aug 13 (IBNS): A crude bomb explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area on Saturday left at least 12 people injured, media reports said.
Anita Nayar appointed as next Ambassador of lndia to the Republic of Chile
Aug 14, 2016, at 04:48 am
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Anita Nayar, presently Ambassador of lndia to Lebanon, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of lndia to the Republic of Chile.
58 kg gold biscuits recovered in Kolkata, 12 held
Aug 14, 2016, at 04:38 am
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials on Friday night arrested at least twelve suspects from Rabindra Sarani area in central Kolkata and recovered as many as 58 kg gold biscuits from their possessions, officials said.
President's daughter harassed on Facebook, names 'pervert'
Aug 14, 2016, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmishtha Mukherjee on Saturday claimed that a man harassed her by sending lewd messages online.
BSF hands over 1500 certificates to the Health Minister pledging to donate their organs
Aug 14, 2016, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Border Security Force (BSF) handed over 1500 certificates to J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, pledging to donate their organs at a function organised in collaboration with National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), here on Saturday.
Indian warship to visit port Majuro
Aug 13, 2016, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): In a demonstration of India’s commitment to peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and Indian Navy’s increasing footprint and operational reach, Indian Naval Ship Satpura has arrived at Port Majuro on a two day visit, for an operational turn around as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean, officials said on Saturday.
Ram Vilas Paswan to visit birthplace of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia
Aug 13, 2016, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution will visit birthplace of Dr Ram Manohar lohia at Akbarpur, Faizabad on Aug 14, 2016 to pay tribute to the great leader for his contribution to freedom struggle.
West Bengal: 12 college students electrocuted in West Medinipur
Aug 13, 2016, at 11:16 pm
Kolkata/West Medinipur, Aug 13 (IBNS): At least 12 college students were electrocuted, while playing football, at Debra Thana Sahid Kshudiram Smriti Mahavidyalaya's ground in West Medinipur district of West Bengal, reports said.
Kolkata: Woman's body found on footpath
Aug 13, 2016, at 11:07 pm
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): A 25-year-old woman's body was recovered on Saturday from a footpath at Mullick Bazar area in Kolkata, officials said.
Aug 13, 2016, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Priti Patel MP, UK Secretary of State for International Development called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
Pranab Mukherjee to address nation tomorrow on eve of Independence Day
Aug 13, 2016, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will address the nation on Sunday on the eve of the 70th Independence Day.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Modi, Sushma Swaraj to hold talks
Aug 13, 2016, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday met with his counterpart Sushma Swataj and discussed various issued of mutual interest.
British Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel meets Modi
Aug 13, 2016, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): British Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday.
SC's observation on judges' appointment a reality check : Rahul Gandhi
Aug 13, 2016, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Taking a potshot at the Narendra Modi Government Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said r the Supreme Court’s scathing observation on appointment of judges, saying it was a reality check for the PM.